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  June 09, 2021 NYC.gov

  NYC Board of Correction Votes to end Solitary Confinement in City’s Jails

  The New York City Board of Correction, an independent oversight board for the City’s jail system, voted unanimously to end solitary confinement in the City’s jails.

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  May 12, 2021 NYC.gov

  NYC Mayor de Blasio Appoints Vincent Schiraldi as Commissioner of the Department of Correction

  Mayor de Blasio today appointed Vincent Schiraldi as Commissioner of the Department of Correction, building on his decades-long career in public service and criminal justice reform. Featuring quotes from Fortune Executive Vice President Stanley Richards.

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  March 11, 2021

  THE FORTUNE SOCIETY EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH LONG-SERVING PRESIDENT & CEO THROUGH THE END OF 2023

  The Fortune Society Board of Directors announced today that it has extended its contract with long-serving President and CEO JoAnne Page until December 31, 2023. Ms. Page has held this post for 32 years.

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• May 18, 2020 The Fortune Society

  Target Corporation Distributes Up To $600,000 To Reentry Organizations Across the Country To Support Employment Services For People With Criminal Histories

  Target Corporation (Target) has agreed to make a one-time payment of up to $600,000 directly to seven nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide re-entry services to people with criminal justice involvement. Called the Pipeline Project, the payment is part of a previously announced settlement of a 2018 class action job discrimination lawsuit in which The Fortune Society (Fortune) played a pivotal role as a plaintiff.

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  March 20, 2020

  Open Letter to Our Government Leaders from New York City’s Nonprofit Sector

  In an open letter to leaders, several nonprofits demand commitments from the city, state, and federal government to endure the COVID-19 pandemic and recession.

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  January 31, 2020 New York City Council

  Speaker Corey Johnson Unveils Agenda to Address Our Homelessness Crisis

  Fortune is proud to stand with NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson as he unveiled his plan to address homelessness in NYC. In a press release, our President & CEO JoAnne Page describes how breaking down barriers that prevent justice-involved people from accessing safe and affordable homes will help end NYC’s housing crisis and build safer communities.

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